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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.90, 639.81 and 370.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.90, 639.81 and 370.65 is: 511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.90 : 639.81 = 370.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.90/639.81 = 370.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.90x = 639.81 × 370.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.90x = 237,145.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,145.58/463.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.20

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